I love, love, love the California Raisin!  It’s more than just looks, although he is adorable!  Raisins are a great snack!  Again, another reason Mom had it right all those years ago when she put the little red box in your lunch bag (I love Moms)!

Choose raisins because…

• They’re a top source of antioxidants.
• Deliver potassium and dietary fiber, including inulin to promote digestive health.
• California Raisins may help fight dental plaque and gum disease.
• Raisins are low in sodium and naturally fat and cholesterol free.
• Eating adequate fruit servings is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
• These dried grapes contain natural fruit sugars, a good source of energy.

For musicians raisins are a great choice to fuel up after the show. Why?

• California Raisins have a carbohydrate distribution of approximately 36% fructose and 32% glucose. Both of these simple sugars are readily absorbed by the body and are easily converted into energy.
• Convenient, nutritious trail mix with raisins and nuts is smart fuel before exercise. Raisin research with 10- to 12-year-old soccer players showed that a pregame raisin and nut snack provided a more sustained, steady source of energy than a bagel and lemonade snack.
• Research with trained endurance athletes found raisins provide a more steady fuel source with less rise in blood sugar compared to a sports energy gel. Raisins are all-natural, taste great and provide fiber and other nutrients.

Because I’m realistic here’s a practical tip to get raisins into your mouth after the show:

Soak raisins in gin or Tito’s Vodka and each night after the show toss back about 9 raisins. This has been reported to help with arthritis pains!  Be sure to eat them responsibly!

Just about to lose my mind…honey, honey~

Just Wendy Jo